Skip to content

Clipper bursary to help islanders get under sail

News imageClive Le Marquand A teenager dressed in a blue sailing jacket and blue lifejacket is at he helm of a yacht. He has sun glasses on and there are some big waves behind him. Clive Le Marquand
Jamie Le Marquand said the bursary helped him with his nautical dream

The winner of a £1,000 bursary said the money went towards a "truly incredible" adventure on the high seas.

Jamie Le Marquand, 17, won last year's Jersey Clipper Bursary and to took part in the Tall Ships Race on the leg from Scotland to Norway on the fishing boat Excelsior.

He said it was a "truly incredible experience with people coming from all over the globe for the same reason - to sail".

The bursary is awarded each year to an islander to help them undertake some form of maritime endeavour and people have been urged to apply again this year.

News imageClipper Ventures A yacht has its sails unfurled. One of them has the word Jersey visible in red and it can also be seen along on the hull of the boat. The crew are sitting with their legs dangling over the side.Clipper Ventures
The money follows fundraising for sailors to compete in the Clipper race

The money helped cover the cost of the trip, including travel and kit, as well as a contribution towards the voyage itself.

Islanders who would be interested in the bursary should contact the Jersey Clipper Bursary.

Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk.

More on this story